NHTSA recall 17E064000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Oct 24, 2017620 vehicles affectedSilverstone Associates LLCBuilt Jan 7, 2017 – Jan 7, 2017
The defect
Silverstone Associates LLC (Silverstone) is recalling certain Ride Eazy Trimless helmets in sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The risk
A helmet that fails to meet the safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The remedy
Silverstone will notify owners and will provide a replacement half helmet, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2018. Owners may contact Silverstone customer service at 1-410-696-7180.